Books like The Free Fishers

Another fabulous Buchan. He created wonderfully alive and human characters. I wanted the story to keep on going.Love the hero. Like many of these humble "Blood and Morality Tale" heroes, he's not sure he's got the courage to tackle his destiny, but he'll trust in being given it when he needs it. Husband and I love that Buchan's women (while not usually the main characters by any means) are strong, willing, courageous, active and resourceful--great help-meets and equals to their men. I loved this line: "Fortune is a hussy that's likely to be in a better temper if you meet her half-way." How true.